Guarding the Globe #1

The world's premier super-team assembles on Todd Nauck and John Rauch's kinetic cover, featuring a scarred, battle-hardened older hero at the forefront alongside a fist-raised flyer in a yellow-and-black costume, a blonde woman brandishing a pistol, a helmeted figure, a roaring monster, a bulldog, and several other teammates emerging from the chaos behind them. It's a confident, crowd-pleasing lineup that signals Phil Hester and Nauck have big ambitions for this Image series launching in 2012. If you're looking for a superhero team book with genuine scope and a roster full of personality, this first issue is a fine place to start.